The Macedonian church gave generously despite their own poverty and affliction. And Apostle Paul called this grace. People of the world would say that their pockets being full is grace and a blessing. However, the Macedonian church considered giving from their pockets grace and a blessing, and a privilege.
The Lord also said, “it is more blessed to give than to receive.”
The money they gave to save others became God’s tool of grace for others.
Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
1 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches.
2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people.
5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.
1. Did you think of Jesus when you woke up this morning?
2. What is God’s message to you?
3. What do you need to obey?
4. What are you grateful for today?
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The Macedonian church gave generously despite their own poverty and affliction. And Apostle Paul called this grace. People of the world would say that their pockets being full is grace and a blessing. However, the Macedonian church considered giving from their pockets grace and a blessing, and a privilege.
The Lord also said, “it is more blessed to give than to receive.”
The money they gave to save others became God’s tool of grace for others.
Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
1 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches.
2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people.
5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.
1. Did you think of Jesus when you woke up this morning?
2. What is God’s message to you?
3. What do you need to obey?
4. What are you grateful for today?